Drawing Portraits in All Mediums (Artists Library)

by J.M.Parramon (Author), S.Shefts (Editor)

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  Paperback
  1991

  $3.25

  After an introductory discussion of such topics as lighting technique, the correct proportions of the human head, and portrait composition, this book presents four detailed, step-by-step demonstrations in which acclaimed artists draw portraits in very different styles using different mediums. Each artist gives tips about materials, choice of subject, planning a composition and other techniques. Mediums include charcoal, wax crayon, black pastel, sanguine, chalk and pencil.